"As a ballplayer, that's what you're trying to do is get there and once you get there, World Series. I think this team has a chance, and it was an easy decision for me to say yes to a "no-trade" clause."
Mark Melancon reacts to being traded to Braves https://t.co/bNFEZUxI3k via @YouTube
— david (@atl39) July 31, 2019
The three-time All-Star has a .350 ERA in 48 games with the Giants this season. The Braves sent right-handed pitchers Dan Winklerand Tristan Beck to the Giants in exchange for Melancon.
So what does he thinks makes this Braves team so special?
"Right off the bat, they have great energy; great energy in the clubhouse, on the field, young guys that have a ton of talent" Melancon said. "There's a vision. That vision is planned out. It's a clear road map to the playoffs."
"It's cool when you have direction and everbody is on that same page. It should make that goal a lot easier and more attainable."
